NHTSA Recall 10V057000: Body (structure)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 31 vehicles. It affects 2010 Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V057000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R10RM |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | March 2, 2010 |
| Owner notification | March 26, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue bird has notified NHTSA about a noncompliance in certain model year 2010 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from august 27, 2009 through january 25, 2010. Adhesive required for interior rear bulkhead panels was omitted. The buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Safety risk
Without the required adhesive, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on march 26, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rm.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V057000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.